psychotherapist

Additional Information

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 35 hours per week
• Education: Master's degree
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Work setting

• Rural area
• Social service or charity agency
• Mental health institution, facility or clinic
• Family therapy centres
• Counselling centres

Tasks

• Provide therapy
• Counsel individuals and groups to achieve more effective personal, social and vocational development and adjustment
• Perform administrative tasks
• Apply psychological theory and principles regarding behaviour and mental processes
• Maintain accurate records
• Record observations, write progress reports and consult with other health care professionals to evaluate treatment plans
• Prepare a treatment plan for each patient
• Observe and analyze patients during treatment sessions
• Implement treatment plans
• Follow up results of counselling programs and clients' adjustment
• Develop and implement counselling and intervention programs to assist clients in determining goals and means of attaining them
• Technical writing
• Identify additional/alternative services and provide referrals
• Interview clients, prepare case histories and assess problems
• Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling programs and interventions, and clients' progress in resolving identified problems and movement toward defined objectives
• Liaise with community agencies or partners, and identify additional or alternative services and provide referrals

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Accreditation or registration with the appropriate national, provincial or territorial professional association

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Office
• MS Outlook

Type of treatment experience

• Client-centered or humanistic/experiential therapy
• Cognitive therapy
• Crisis intervention counselling
• Eclectic therapy
• Group dynamics
• Psychotherapy
• Brief therapy

Specialization in family practice

• Family counselling

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Values and ethics
• Flexibility
• Team player
• Interpersonal awareness
• Reliability
• Organized

Screening questions

• Are you currently a student?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Long term benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Other benefits
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities
• Wellness program